Monday, April 10, 2017

Richmond Police
detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in providing information
related to a robbery which occurred in the East End early last week.

At
approximately 11 p.m. on Monday, April 3, an elderly man in his 90s was in the
backyard of his home when he was approached by an unknown male in the 1700
block of North 22nd Street. The suspect grabbed the victim who then
attempted to defend himself. The suspect then pushed the victim to the ground,
went through his pockets and took his billfold which contained cash and a
credit card. The suspect then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The
suspect is described as a black male with a dark complexion, short dark hair
and a stocky build. He is in this late-20s to early-30s and stands
approximately 6’6” tall. He may go by the name of “Mike” and is possibly
staying in the Fairfield area.

Anyone who can
identify this suspect or who has any information about this incident is asked
to call First Precinct Detective Gaetano Drago at (804) 646-3395 or
contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.